Our Operation

Welcome to the official webpage of Special 'D' Diving and Charters, Anguilla. A dive operation located on the tranquil island of Anguilla.

In 2000 Special D Diving & Charters opened its doors after the dive operation, The Dive Shop (formerly Tamarian Watersports) where Douglas "Dougie" Carty was employed for over 15 years closed its doors. This left Dougie with no option but to begin his own operation to carry on with the love of his life, scuba diving and to provide excellent dive service to sea and dive lovers like himself.

Special 'D' Diving & Charters owns and operates a 30 foot Monohull Fiber Glass Boat and is conveniently situated in Sandy Ground where we offer daily scheduled dives and private dive charters with over 18 years diving experience in Anguilla.  Open 7 days a week.

Safety is priorty with Special 'D' and we gaurantee that we'd "Make your day special".

Meet our Small Crew

Douglas Carty aka "Dougie" is Owner and Dive Master at Special 'D' Diving & Charters. He has been diving the waters of Anguilla for over 25 years and is the first Anguillian native to become Padi Dive Master Certified. Dougie grew up by the ocean and has worked on the sea all his life, he knows the local waters like no one else. That coupled with his professional level skill, makes him the best choice for diving. He has a dedicated following of experienced divers from all over the world who dives with him each time they return to Anguilla. With Dougie safety is priority.

Claudell Richardson aka "Punkie" captains the boat. Punkie will assist you with preparing your equipment for the dive. He stays on board while you dive and will be right there to assist you on your return. Punkie himself grew up around the sea and is an avid swimmer and sea lover. He's Dougie's right hand and gives Dougie competition for the warmest smile.

Shadesha Carty aka "Desha" is Dougie's daughter and can be seen on the boat anytime there is no school. She loves the sea and grasps each opportunity to get out there. She assists Punkie and sometimes get herself wet while the divers are out,.. Look for her joining you on a dive soon. Plans in the making for her certifciation.